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About this design
SP-781
SP-781 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a Brazilian road sign: a white pentagonal route marker bearing the black lettering SP 781, the identifier for a highway in the state of São Paulo.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. The pentagon fills most of the frame, its bold outline echoed by a fine inner border that frames the route number like a sign pressed into metal. The white field dominates, roughly four parts to one black, so the design reads cleanly at a glance. Two elements carry the message: the small letters SP stacked above or beside the numerals, and the large black 781 set centred and confident. Nothing else competes for attention. The flat, vector-style drawing keeps every edge crisp.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a promise of direction. The SP prefix names São Paulo state, and 781 is the number that tells drivers which road they are on and where it leads. Signs like this are part of the everyday visual language of Brazilian roads, so the artwork carries a modern, practical character rather than a decorative one. It is a piece of civic design, made for navigation first and recognition second, and that plain purpose is exactly what makes it appealing as a graphic.
Made for the Mug in Hand
A road sign is built to be read from a distance, but a mug asks for the opposite. Once it is cradled in both hands, the pentagon wraps around the cylinder and the number turns with each sip, so the route is always in view on the side facing you. It suits anyone who has ever spent a long drive watching numbered roads slide past, or who simply loves a bold, minimal graphic first thing in the morning.
- 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.