About this design
Route nationale française 28b
Route nationale française 28b (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single French route marker and turns it into a bold, graphic statement: a red sign bearing the white numeral 28 and a superscript B, the national road number that stands for a specific thoroughfare in France.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the composition, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with white reserved for the lettering and the thin frame that gives the sign its edge. The shapes are simple and deliberate: a rounded rectangle and a horizontal rectangle, rendered in a flat vector style with no shading to dilute the impact. The letter N sits at the left, the numeral 28 commands the centre, and the small superscript B follows like a footnote. Nothing is decorative for its own sake, so the eye lands on the number immediately.
Meaning & Symbolism
The French national road network, the Routes Nationales, has long been the backbone of how the country moves, linking towns, regions and borders with the rest of Europe. Each numbered route carries its own identity, and the N-28B marker is a compact emblem of that system: regional travel, long-distance journeys and the road trips that shaped French transit history. The design reads as a nostalgic nod to cartography and the everyday signage drivers have passed for generations.
Raise a Glass to the Open Road
A shot glass is small, held close and turned in the fingers before it is raised, so the sign is seen at arm's length rather than from a passing car. That intimacy suits a bold, flat graphic: the red field and white numerals read clearly the moment the glass is in hand. It is a cheeky way to toast a journey, with the route number doing the talking across the table.
- 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.