About this design
Route nationale française 2420
Route nationale française 2420 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design turns a piece of French road furniture into a bold, instantly readable emblem: a red panel carrying the white marker "N 2420" for the Route nationale 2420.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with white reserved for the lettering and the border that frames it. The layout is a flat, rectangular panel built on strict horizontal structure, with the letter N and the numerals 2420 set cleanly within the white outline. Nothing decorative competes with the text. The result is high contrast and orderly, the way a road sign has to be when a driver reads it at speed.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies a Route nationale, a class of trunk road of national significance in France. Its styling follows the Instruction Interministérielle sur la Signalisation Routière (IISR), the regulation that sets the red-and-white visual language of official French road identifiers. The design therefore stands for French infrastructure and the wider European road network, and for the clarity that makes signage work. It is a modern, utilitarian image with a serious purpose, presented here with a little cheek.
Why It Suits the Shot Glass
A shot glass is small, held close and read from above at the moment it is lifted, so a sign this compact and graphic belongs on it. The red panel sits well against the clear glass, and the white numerals stay legible as the glass is turned in the hand. It is a gift for anyone who has ever navigated by road number, or who simply loves a good piece of signage, and a neat talking point once the glasses are out.
- 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.