About this design
Route nationale française 573
Route nationale française 573 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This is a bold, flat-vector rendering of a French route marker: a white numeral pair set in heavy sans-serif letters across a saturated red rounded rectangle, reading N 573.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red covers roughly four-fifths of the design, with white taking the rest, so the sign reads at a glance, the way a road sign has to. The letter N sits beside the numerals 573 on a horizontal rounded rectangle, and the bold weight of the white characters holds firm against the red. Nothing decorative intrudes. The layout is pared back to the marker itself, with no background scenery or ornament to dilute the contrast.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker belongs to the Route nationale 573, a national road created in 1933 to connect Avignon with Mirabeau via Pertuis. The road has since been downgraded to the departmental roads RD 900 and RD 973, so the sign now stands for a route that lives on through its successors. Its styling follows the Instruction Interministérielle sur la Signalisation Routière (IISR), the French regulation that governs how road signs look. The design celebrates French transport history and regional infrastructure, and it treats an everyday piece of signage as cartographic heritage.
Built for the Pint Glass Hand
A pint glass is a tall, curved surface that wraps around the hand, so the sign's vertical tension of red and white runs up the side of the glass as you lift it. Every sip brings the marker round to meet you. It makes a cheeky conversation piece for anyone who has ever navigated by road number, and a fitting gift for a friend who collects France in small, unexpected pieces.
- 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.