About this design
Shoudou 071China
Shoudou 071China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a road sign: a yellow rounded rectangle with a black border and the route code S071 set across its centre.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills most of the frame, roughly four-fifths of the surface, with black taking up the rest as the border and lettering. The layout is a single horizontal rectangle with rounded corners, centred and uncluttered. The only text is the alphanumeric code S071, set in bold black characters that read clearly from a distance. The flat vector style keeps every edge crisp, with no shading or texture to soften the effect.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers like this one exist to guide traffic, so the design carries a utilitarian message: find your way by the code. The name pairs Shoudou, the Chinese word for capital, with China, placing the sign within a Chinese road-numbering tradition. The design is a modern graphic rendering of that signage language, borrowing its colour and shape to make a place and a route instantly recognisable.
Reading the Sign Up Close
A road sign is built to be read at speed, from a distance. A shot glass asks for the opposite: it sits in the hand, close to the eye, and the code comes into focus as the glass is lifted. The bold yellow field and black numerals make the design legible at that close range, so the sign reads as a small, deliberate detail rather than a background pattern. It is a good conversation starter for anyone who has driven a long route and wants a quiet nod to it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- 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.