About this design
Route nationale française 402
Route nationale française 402 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a French road marker: a bold red sign carrying the white numerals "N 402", rendered in a flat, graphic style that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the composition, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with white reserved for the lettering. The sign is built from simple geometry, a rounded rectangle and a horizontal rectangle, so the eye lands straight on the bold white "N 402" with nothing competing for attention. The restraint is the point. Utilitarian road signage was designed to be understood in a passing glance, and this artwork keeps that discipline.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the Route Nationale 402, a former national road in the Grand Est region of France. It ran roughly 46.6 km between Givry-en-Argonne and Rupt-devant-Saint-Mihiel, two small points on the map linked by a single line of tarmac. In 1972 the route was downgraded to a departmental road, RD 902, under a change to the national road numbering system. The design therefore records a piece of French infrastructural heritage, a reminder that road networks are as much about history and regional identity as they are about travel.
Made for the Hand, Made for a Toast
A shot glass is small, held close and lifted at the moment of a toast, so the sign sits right under the drinker's eye. The compact red field and bold numerals hold their shape on a curved surface, turning every pour into a short detour through French road history. It makes a cheeky conversation starter for anyone who has ever followed a route number off the map.
- 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.