About this design
Route nationale française 501
Route nationale française 501 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces the route marker for Route nationale 501, one of France's national roads, as a flat, modern graphic of white bold lettering on a red ground.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills roughly seven-tenths of the design, with white taking the remaining share. A horizontal rounded rectangle sits at the centre, and the white letters N and 501 are set in heavy type within it. Nothing else competes for attention. The layout is a single block of colour and numerals, with no ornament, shadow or background scene, so the eye reads the route number before anything else.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies National Road 501, and the "N" prefix tells a driver it belongs to the national network rather than a departmental or local road. The colour pairing and lettering follow the Instruction Interministérielle sur la Signalisation Routière (IISR), the regulation that governs French road signage. Within that framework, the sign is a piece of transit infrastructure: a short code that carries a whole route's identity from one junction to the next. It is a modern, utilitarian sign, and its restraint is the point.
Why It Suits the Mixing Glass
A mixing glass is held close and turned in the hand as it is stirred or poured, so the design is seen in pieces as it moves. The rounded rectangle and bold numerals hold their shape as the surface curves around them, and the taper toward the base gives the sign a steady line to follow. Like a road marker, the design is meant to be read at a glance, which suits a glass that is picked up and put down many times in an evening.
- 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.