About this design
Rutacol-9009C
Rutacol-9009C (Colombia) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design reproduces a Colombian highway shield, complete with a route number that exists only on the glass.
Visual Elements & Composition
A dark green rounded rectangle fills almost the whole design, with a white inner border set inside its edge. The green covers most of the surface, and the white is kept to the border and the numerals, so the sign reads at a glance. The flat vector style gives it the clean, unfussy finish of real transit graphics. Centred within the frame are the white numerals 9009, large and evenly spaced, with nothing else competing for attention.
Meaning & Symbolism
The shield format belongs to Colombia's Red Nacional de Carreteras, the national network that governs highway signage. In that system, the prefix Rutacol marks an official national route, and each shield carries a documented number. The number 9009C does not match any road in the national registry, so the sign borrows the authority of real infrastructure while pointing to a route that exists only in the imagination. It is a tribute to the look of Colombian transit, and a playful one: a traveller's path through the country, drawn from the visual language of its roads.
On the Shot Glass
A shot glass is small and held close, so the shield sits right in the hand and under the eye at the moment of the toast. The rounded corners of the design echo the rim, and the numerals stay legible as the glass is lifted. It is a neat fit for a bar cart or a road-trip send-off, where the joke of a route that goes nowhere lands best among people who have already been somewhere.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Colombia
- 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.