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About this design
SP-624
SP-624 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design reproduces a route marker from the São Paulo state highway network, reduced to its bare essentials: a pentagon outline, the letters SP, and the route number 624.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is flat and vector-clean, built from black and white alone. White dominates the composition, taking roughly three-quarters of the field, while black forms the outline, the inner border and the lettering. The regular pentagon sits at the centre of the layout with a fine inner border running parallel to its edge, which gives the shape a framed, deliberate look. The letters SP sit above the numerals 624, both set in a plain, legible hierarchy so the eye reads the marker in a single glance. Nothing decorative competes with the typography.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers exist to be read quickly at speed, and this one carries that purpose in its restraint. SP identifies the state, and 624 identifies the road within its network, so the sign works as a precise address on the landscape. The pentagon shape and the high-contrast palette belong to a modern tradition of functional signage, where clarity matters more than ornament. The design is minimalist by necessity: every element earns its place by helping someone find their way.
On the Mug
A mug is turned in the hand rather than viewed head-on, so the design wraps around the cylinder and reveals itself in pieces as you rotate it. The pentagon arrives from one side, the route number from the other, and the inner border keeps the shape intact as the curve carries it away. Wrap a black-and-white road marker around your morning coffee and it becomes a small, cheeky nod to the open road, the kind of gift a fellow traveller or a restless driver will recognise straight away.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Brazil
- 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.