About this design
Shoudou 193China
Shoudou 193China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
A yellow road sign with a black border and the route marking S193 is the whole of this design, a piece of roadside signage lifted out of its setting and set on glass.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills most of the surface, roughly four-fifths of it, with black taking up most of the rest. The layout is a rounded rectangle with a black rounded-rectangle border inset just inside its edge, the way a route marker is framed on the road. At the centre sits the lettering S193, set bold and plain with no ornament. The palette is restricted to these two colours, so the sign reads as a single flat block with nothing competing around it.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to be read at speed: a short code tells a driver which road they are on and where it leads. The design takes that function and applies it to the title, Shoudou 193China, which joins the Chinese word Shoudou, meaning capital, with the numerals 193 and the name China. The pairing turns a navigation device into a statement about identity and naming, much as a sign names a place so that people can find it. The flat vector style and clean edges place the work firmly in modern graphic design.
Held Close in the Hand
A shot glass is small, lifted in one hand and tipped back in a single motion, so the sign comes to eye level at the moment it is most looked at. Its bold yellow and black read clearly at close range, and the rounded border echoes the curve of the glass as a frame would. Each pour puts the route marker in front of you, a small piece of road signage that travels with the glass from table to toast.
- 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.