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About this design
SP-871
SP-871 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design is a white pentagon route marker on a black field, the shield-shaped sign that tells drivers which state highway they are on.
Visual Elements & Composition
Black and white do all the work here. White takes roughly seventy percent of the design, so the pentagon reads bright and crisp against the dark ground. A nested pentagon outline sits inside the main shape, giving the sign a layered, almost engraved edge. Across the centre, the letters SP stack above the numerals 8, 7 and 1, set plainly and without ornament. The style is flat vector, with no shading or texture to distract from the lettering.
Meaning & Symbolism
Route markers are a quiet piece of national infrastructure. The code SP-871 identifies a specific highway in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and the shield shape is how Brazilian roads announce themselves to passing traffic. Painted on a road sign, it means direction, distance and the simple reassurance that you are still on the right path. Here, that everyday signage has been lifted out of the roadside and given a minimalist, modern treatment.
Made for the Morning Ritual
A road sign is built to be read at a glance, and a mug is read the same way, over and over, each morning before the first sip. The pentagon sits square in the middle of the wall of the cup, so it faces you as you lift it, the lettering turning as you rotate the handle. Black and white on a black mug keeps the sign crisp and easy to pick out, and it makes a fine conversation starter for anyone who has ever driven a long Brazilian road.
- 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.