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About this design
Saskatchewan Route 687
Saskatchewan Route 687 (Canada) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a Saskatchewan Route 687 route marker, the small shield that tells a driver which rural road they are on and where it leads.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from two colours. Sea green fills the rounded-rectangle shield and its border, while white takes up most of the field, leaving the green as a crisp frame. The route number 687 sits at the centre in three bold numerals, so it reads first and everything else supports it. The style is flat and graphic, with no shading or ornament, which keeps the lines sharp and the number easy to read at a glance.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a piece of navigation. Each shield gives a number that matches a map, a sign and a set of directions, so a driver can follow a route without needing to know the local names. The rural municipal shield design comes from Saskatchewan's traffic control standards, which are set out in the province's Traffic Control Devices Manual and in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada. The result is a quiet emblem of prairie roads, distances and the everyday work of getting from one place to another.
Turning the Shield in Your Hands
A sign is made to be read from a distance, but a mug asks for something closer. The shield wraps around the curved body, so as you turn it in your hand the number moves across your view and comes back to the front. Each morning, the 687 is the first thing you see before the coffee. It suits anyone who has ever followed a rural road by its numbers, and it gives a small, dry joke to anyone who has.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Canada
- 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.