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Soyuz 33 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

Soyuz 33 (Soyuz Programme) Black Coffee Mug

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Soyuz 33 - Black Mug Design

This is a 1970s photographic portrait of Soyuz 33 spaceflight, with cosmonauts in pressure suits set against a field of white, blue and red.

Visual Elements & Composition

White dominates the frame, taking roughly half of it, so the spacesuits and the surrounding light read first. Deep blue carries about a fifth of the image and sits behind the figures like a cold sky, while red and warm skin tones fill the rest and draw the eye to the faces. The figures are arranged in a close, frontal group, which gives the photograph the formal weight of an official record. Printed lettering sits within the frame: CCCP, RKOSMOS, НР БЪЛГАР and SPACE FACTS. Those words do the labelling work, telling you who, where and what.

Meaning & Symbolism

The Soyuz 33 mission, flown in 1979 by the Soviet programme, is remembered for a failed docking attempt with the Salyut 6 station, and for the cosmonaut Georgi Ivanov, the first Bulgarian to fly in space. The design names Alexei Leonov among its figures, and the Cyrillic lettering points to the joint Soviet and Bulgarian story. Read together, the white suits, the national lettering and the historic mission point to a moment when space exploration was a shared international project, not a single nation's showpiece.

Made for the Mug in Your Hands

A mug is turned slowly in the hands, so the composition unfolds one slice at a time. Rotate it and the figures pass by in sequence, the white suits flaring into blue and red before returning to the next face. It is a small, personal way to meet a large piece of history, one sip and one turn at a time.

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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.

  1. Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
  2. Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
  3. 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.