About this design
Route nationale française 711
Route nationale française 711 (France) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design is a bold, flat-vector road marker: a white letter N and the numerals 711 set on a red rounded rectangle, lifted straight from the signage of mid-century France.
Visual Elements & Composition
Red fills roughly four-fifths of the field, with white taking the rest. The rounded rectangle is the only shape, and it sits as a single, centred block, so nothing competes with it. The N leads, followed by the numerals 7, 1 and 1, spaced with the same clean rhythm found on official road markers. There is no ornament and no background detail. The result is a composition that reads at a glance, the way a sign is meant to be read from a moving car.
Meaning & Symbolism
The marker identifies Route Nationale 711, a national highway in the Haute-Vienne department of France that carried traffic from 1933 to 1973. Its visual language follows the Instruction interministérielle sur la signalisation routière (IISR), the regulatory framework that governed French road signage, so every red and white choice here is a deliberate echo of that system. The design is a tribute to the transit infrastructure of the region and to the particular legacy of this road, which is why it carries such a nostalgic mood.
Reading the Route on Glass
A pint glass wraps a tall, curved surface that is turned in the hand with every sip, so the sign's square block of red wraps around the vessel and reappears as you rotate it. The N and 711 stay legible from the table, much like a roadside marker seen from the window. Pour a drink into it and the sign becomes a small piece of the road to raise a glass to.
- 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.