About this design
Route nationale française 522
Route nationale française 522 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design reproduces the marker for Route Nationale 522, a French national highway, as a flat, bold piece of road signage.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills about four-fifths of the field, with white taking the rest. The sign is a single rounded rectangle, and nothing competes with it. A large white capital N sits beside the white numerals 522, both set in the clean, blocky letterforms of French road markers. The flat vector treatment has no shading or texture, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a driver would read it from the road.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign identifies one route in the national network: the N for Nationale and the 522 for this specific highway. Its layout follows the Instruction interministérielle sur la signalisation routière (IISR), the regulation that sets how French roads are marked. That rulebook is why the design looks so systematic. Every route in France is named in the same grammar, so a single number carries its whole identity. The design is modern in era and is built around legibility and navigation, the qualities that make a road marker work.
Designed for the Hand, Read at Arm's Length
A road sign is meant to be taken in quickly, and a pint glass asks for the same thing. The artwork wraps a tall, curved surface, so the red field and white numerals turn as the glass is lifted and set down. Each sip brings the N and the 522 back into view, a small roadside moment for anyone who has driven the route or simply likes the look of a well-made sign.
- 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.