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About this design
SP-912
SP-912 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This design takes the form of a Brazilian state route marker: a white pentagon outlined on black, carrying the letters "SP" above the number 912.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector graphic built from two colours only, black and white, with white dominating roughly four-fifths of the field. The pentagonal outline sits at the centre of the composition, giving the sign a clean, deliberately plain silhouette. The only text is the SP designation and the numerals 912, set with the directness of a sign meant to be read from a moving vehicle. Nothing decorative competes with them, so the eye goes straight to the code.
Meaning & Symbolism
A route marker is a small piece of civic information with a large job: it tells travellers where they are and which road they are on. SP is the abbreviation for São Paulo, the Brazilian state, and 912 identifies this particular state route within its network. The design borrows the language of utilitarian signage, which is why it reads as both modern and matter-of-fact. It honours the road system of São Paulo state and the everyday geography that moves people across it, rendered in the plain visual grammar of the signs themselves.
Made for the Mug Turned in Your Hand
A road sign is designed to be glimpsed in passing, and a mug is the opposite: it is lifted, turned and studied slowly over a morning cup. Rotating the mug brings the pentagon around in a steady loop, so the SP and 912 come into view one turn at a time. It is a quiet piece of travel memorabilia for anyone who has ever navigated by route numbers, and a fitting companion for the first coffee of a long day on the 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.