About this design
Shoudou 529China
Shoudou 529China (China) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design is a flat, modern rendering of a Chinese route marker, reduced to its essentials: a yellow road sign carrying one bold black designation.
Visual Elements & Composition
Yellow fills nearly the whole field, with black taking up most of the rest. A rounded rectangle sits at the centre, edged by a thin black inner border that frames the sign like a real roadside plate. The lettering is heavy and high-contrast, and the alphanumeric marker S529 is the only text, so nothing competes with it. The result is a graphic that reads instantly from a distance, the way signage is meant to.
Meaning & Symbolism
In China, the letter S before a route number marks a provincial highway, and the number identifies one specific road within the network. "Shoudou" is the Chinese word for capital, which places the title's reference in the capital region. Taken together, the title and marker describe a navigational label, a small piece of infrastructure that guides travellers from one place to another.
Why It Suits the Mixing Glass
A road sign is designed to be read at a glance, and this mixing glass works the same way: it is picked up, tilted and turned in the hand, so the marker wraps around its curved sides as you move it. Use it to shake a drink or to pour one out, and the sign keeps its clear, bold identity throughout. For anyone who likes a little navigational humour on the bar cart, this is a route worth taking.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- China
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.