About this design
Shoudou 280China
Shoudou 280China (China) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes the form of a road route marker, reduced to its bold essentials: a yellow rounded rectangle, a heavy black border, and the designation S280 in black lettering.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills most of the frame, with black taking up the remainder as a border and lettering. The rounded rectangle sits centred and flat, with no shading or depth, so the artwork reads as a clean vector graphic. The inner black border gives the badge its structure, and the numerals and letters sit across the middle with plenty of open yellow around them. Nothing competes with the sign. It is a single message, delivered in two colours.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are built to be read at a glance from a moving vehicle, and this design keeps that purpose. The name pairs Shoudou, the Chinese word for "capital", with the S280 route number and the China geographical reference. Together they place the sign within a specific network of roads and a specific region, so the artwork speaks through naming and place rather than through pictures. It draws on the visual language of modern signage to frame a regional identity.
Built for the Hand and the Table
A shot glass is small, lifted in one hand and seen up close, so the sign's compact, high-contrast layout suits it. Its yellow and black read clearly when the glass is set down on a bar top, and the design holds attention at that short distance. Each time the glass is picked up, the route number is right there in front of you, which makes this a quietly conversational piece for anyone who appreciates a sign with a story behind 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.