About this design
Route nationale française 2165
Route nationale française 2165 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces a French national road marker: a red cartouche bearing the white numerals "N 2165", the route that identifies Route nationale 2165 in the Loire-Atlantique department.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the artwork, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with white reserved for the letter and numerals. The panel is a horizontal rectangle with softly rounded corners, and the "N" sits ahead of "2165" on a single line. There is no ornament, no border and no background scene, so the eye goes straight to the lettering. The flat vector treatment keeps edges crisp and the contrast high, the way roadside signage has to read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
The red cartouche is the regulated signal of a route nationale, one of the national roads that carry traffic between regions across France. The "N" marks the national status and "2165" is the number that places this road on the network. The route descends from former sections of the RN 165, which were bypassed when that road became an express road, so the sign records a piece of the network that was reshaped rather than erased. It speaks to French transport design, where clarity and standardisation matter more than decoration.
Made for the Hand, Read Up Close
A shot glass is small and lifted close to the face, so the sign's bold red and white is seen at arm's length rather than across a road. The numerals stay legible at that distance, and the simple layout suits a glass that is passed around and admired between rounds. Pour a shot and you hold a little piece of French road furniture, a conversation starter for anyone who has ever driven one of these routes.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- France
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.