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Rutacol-86 (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Rutacol-86 (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Rutacol-86 (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz

This design reproduces a Colombian highway shield bearing the numeral 86, the marker once used for a national route that was struck from the network in 1999.

Visual Elements & Composition

Black and white do all the work here. The shield is set against a field of white, with black making up roughly an eighth of the image, so the emblem reads instantly from across a room. Its outline is doubled, with a pointed base that gives it the unmistakable silhouette of national road signage. Inside, the numeral 86 sits in heavy sans-serif type, bold enough to be read at a glance by a driver passing at speed. Nothing else competes for attention: no border ornament, no background texture, no secondary text. The composition is flat, graphic and deliberately spare.

Meaning & Symbolism

The shield is a navigational signal. Its form announces an official national road and its number places the driver on a specific segment of it. Rutacol-86 was one of the designation numbers in Colombia's national highway scheme, and the route was formally removed by Resolution No. 339 on 26 February 1999. The design therefore preserves a piece of transport infrastructure that no longer exists as an active national route, and it records the bureaucratic order of the Colombian road network as it stood before the late twentieth-century reorganisation. The sign is a reminder that legacy markers still turn up on aging signs and archival maps, and that they no longer guide modern journeys.

Small Object, Close Reading

A shot glass is small and held close, so the eye reads its design at arm's length, often while the glass is raised for a toast. The bold shield and single numeral survive that close inspection, and the sign's double outline sits neatly around the curve of the glass. Pour a measure, lift it, and you are reading a road marker from a decommissioned route, a quietly cheeky conversation piece for anyone who loves maps, travel or a good piece of graphic history.

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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.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. 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.