About this design
Route nationale française 582
Route nationale française 582 (France) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single piece of French road furniture, the red-and-white route marker for the former Route Nationale 582, and renders it as a clean, graphic panel that reads at a glance.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red dominates the design, covering most of the surface as a bold rectangular field with rounded corners. Set across it in crisp white is the capital letter N, followed by the numerals 5, 8 and 2. Nothing else competes for attention: no border, no decoration, no background texture. The flat, vector-clean treatment keeps the shapes sharp and the contrast high, so the marker looks as it would on a roadside post.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies the Route Nationale 582, which linked Saint-Hippolyte-du-Fort to Pouzilhac in the Gard department. The red rectangle with white numerals is the standardised signage language France applies to its national routes, so anyone familiar with French roads recognises the system immediately. The route has since been decommissioned and redesignated the RD 982, which gives the sign a quiet historical weight: it records a road that once carried national traffic through this corner of the Gard region.
Made for the Small Pour
A shot glass is held close, lifted between finger and thumb and turned toward the eye before it is tipped back, so the design sits right in front of you rather than across a room. Here the bold red field and white lettering are seen at close range, a little piece of French road history for the moment before the toast. It makes a cheeky, gifty nod to anyone who has driven, or dreamed of driving, the roads of southern France.
- 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.