About this design
Route nationale française 1215
Route nationale française 1215 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces the identification marker for Route nationale 1215, a red road sign carrying a single white route number.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the field, taking up roughly four-fifths of the surface, while white forms the lettering. The sign is a horizontal rounded rectangle rendered in flat, clean vector shapes, with no ornament beyond the designation itself. The characters N and 1215 sit side by side in white, so the marker reads in an instant, which is how a road sign has to work when a driver passes it at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies RN 1215, a former national road in the Gironde department of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. The route served as an eastern bypass for the town of Castelnau-de-Médoc, carrying through traffic around its centre. The composition follows the Instruction Interministérielle sur la Signalisation Routière (IISR), the French regulation that governs how road signs are drawn, which accounts for the disciplined palette and layout. The artwork speaks to French transport history and the practical visual language of its road network.
On the Mixing Glass
A road marker is built to be read in a glance, and a mixing glass is held close and turned in the hand while you stir. As the glass rotates, the white numerals pass across the eye the way a sign swings into view on a bend. The glass works two ways, shaking and serving, so the route number travels from the bar cart to the table. Hand it to someone who has driven the long way round a French town and still remembers the signs.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.