About this design
SP-422
SP-422 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
Strip away everything but the signage and you get SP-422: a single pentagonal route marker, drawn flat and direct, carrying one clear road number.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work. White fills most of the frame, while black forms the regular pentagon and its inner border. The marker sits centred, so the eye lands on it at once. The letters SP and the numerals 422 are the only text, with nothing competing for attention. The vector style keeps every edge crisp, and there is no shading, texture or ornament to slow the reading down.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker signals that you are headed somewhere specific. SP is the standard abbreviation for São Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, and 422 identifies this particular road within its network. The design therefore stands for Brazil through the language of its highways rather than through a picture of a place. Signage of this kind is a modern visual form, and its power lies in how much meaning a single numbered shape can carry.
Made for the Morning Commute
A mug is turned in the hand, so the sign is read in pieces: first the point of the pentagon as the cup lifts, then the numerals as it rotates toward you. The black body gives the white marker its strongest contrast, and the bold numbers catch the eye from across the table. Every morning coffee becomes a short trip along SP 422, which makes this a cheeky companion for the road-trip fan, the map lover, or anyone who has ever said "just one more exit" and meant it.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- Also on
- 3 other mugs & glasses
- Printed
- When you order it
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.
- Daily use: fill with your preferred brew and sip — the mug handles hot liquids safely.
- Office-friendly: fits most standard mug warmers and sits securely on communal trays and kitchen counters.
- 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.