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About this design
RP85-AR
RP85-AR (Argentina) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the route marker for Ruta Provincial 85, a black numeral 85 set inside a rounded square on a clean white field.
Visual Elements & Composition
The composition is stripped back to two colours, black and white, with white covering most of the field and black carrying the figure. At its centre sits the numeral 85, bold and upright, framed by a rounded square border that gives the whole piece the shape of a signboard. Nothing decorative competes with it. The flat, vector-clean treatment keeps every stroke crisp, so the number reads at a glance, the way a road sign is meant to be read from a moving vehicle.
Meaning & Symbolism
The lettering is a code. RP stands for Ruta Provincial, a provincial-level road distinct from national highways, and AR marks Argentina, the label used in maps and GPS systems. Route 85 runs through Buenos Aires Province, linking rural hubs such as Coronel Suárez and Coronel Pringles with surrounding farming and livestock regions. Its signage follows the established visual language of Argentina's provincial road network. The sign is a small piece of infrastructure that carries grain, livestock and local commuters, and it stands for the regional connectivity that keeps the province's economy moving.
Made for the Daily Cup
A road sign is built to be glimpsed and understood in a second, and a mug is the same kind of object: it sits in the hand and gets turned until the number faces you. Each morning the 85 comes round to the front, a quiet reminder of the long straight roads it stands for. It makes a cheeky, thoughtful gift for anyone who has ever navigated by a route number and loves a good coffee.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Argentina
- Printed
- When you order it
Glossy black ceramic mugs in two practical sizes — 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml). Comfortable C-handle, microwave- and dishwasher-safe, and manufactured to be lead- and BPA-free. Note: printed blacks may read slightly different from the mug’s base color.
These mugs are made from solid ceramic with a glossy glaze that gives a deep, even surface for printing. Sublimation printing embeds ink into the glaze so artwork sits smoothly on the mug rather than simply sitting on top — that means better resistance to fading and scratching during normal use.
They’re available in the classic 11-ounce size for everyday black coffee and tea, and a larger 15-ounce cup if you like extra room for milk, foam or a long pour. The C-shaped handle is wide enough for a secure grip and balances the mug well when full.
- Material: 100% ceramic with a high-gloss finish for punchy, saturated results.
- Sizes: 11 oz (≈330 ml) and 15 oz (≈440 ml) — choose your routine size.
- Printing: sublimation process fuses color into the glaze for durable imagery.
- Safety: lead- and BPA-free; meets common food-contact safety standards.
- Design note: very dark artwork and the mug’s black base can produce subtle shade differences — add a thin lighter outline to ensure contrast if needed.
These mugs are at home in the kitchen, on the office desk, or tucked into a morning routine. They work for espresso shots, pour-overs, oat-milk lattes — you name it. The larger size is handy when you want a second cup’s worth without a refill.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- Gifting: packs well (wrap with a soft layer) and pairs nicely with coffee beans, tea tins, or a small box of biscuits.
Practical tip: for very dark designs, try a thin light border or a small margin so the artwork reads cleanly against the black ceramic.
These mugs are both microwave- and dishwasher-safe, but gentle habits extend the life of the print. We recommend dishwasher use on the top rack and milder cycles when possible.
Hand-washing is the friendliest option: warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft sponge. Avoid steel wool, harsh scouring pads, or blasting with extremely hot industrial cycles. And a quick reminder — don’t microwave an empty mug.
Two sizes: 11 oz (approx. 330 ml) and 15 oz (approx. 440 ml). The smaller cup is the familiar, everyday size; the larger one is for fuller pours and extra-creamy drinks.
Each mug’s mouth and height are proportioned so they’re easy to drink from and easy to clean. If you’re pairing with saucers or nesting in cabinets, expect the 15 oz to be slightly wider and taller than the 11 oz.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 11 oz | 15 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 3.86 | 4.72 |
| Diameter (in) | 3.35 | 3.35 |
| Diameter with handle (in) | 4.72 | 5.12 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small production tolerances may apply. If you need precise fitment (e.g., for nested storage or custom packaging), please allow a small margin.