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About this design
SP-729
SP-729 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a black-and-white road marker: a flat pentagonal route shield carrying the code SP 729, drawn with the blunt confidence of a sign glimpsed from a passing car.
Visual Elements & Composition
White dominates the design, covering roughly four-fifths of the field, with black taking the remaining fifth as the ground and the inset pentagonal border that frames the shield. The artwork is flat vector throughout, with no shading, gradients or decorative flourishes. The letters SP and the numerals 729 sit centred inside the shape, so the eye lands on the code first and nothing competes with it.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route shields are the shorthand of the road: a shape, a number and a restrained colour scheme that tell a driver where they are without a word of explanation. The SP prefix points to São Paulo, the Brazilian state whose numbered highways knit its towns together, and SP 729 is one of those routes. The design sits within the Brazil theme, carrying a national road-signage tradition into a modern, utilitarian graphic language.
On the Black Mug
A mug is turned in the hand, so the shield rotates into view as you lift it, appearing and disappearing with each sip. The pentagon reads as a single, bold silhouette from the handle side, which makes it a good match for a vessel that is always seen from the front and then the side. Give it to the friend who is forever planning the next road trip, or to the one who has already mapped the drive. One glance at the mug and the question of where you're headed starts itself.
- 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.