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About this design
SP-928
SP-928 (Brazil) (Road Sign) Black Coffee Mug
This is a flat, two-tone route marker: a white pentagon badge outlined in black, carrying the letters SP and the numeral 928 in bold black characters.
Visual Elements & Composition
White covers roughly four-fifths of the design, with black making up the rest in the outer border and lettering. The pentagon sits centred and fills the frame, with an inner border tracing its edge so the shape reads clearly from a distance. Nothing decorative competes with it. The two words of text, SP above the number 928, are the only details, set large enough to read at a glance. The rendering is flat vector with crisp edges and no shading, so every line stays sharp.
Meaning & Symbolism
Road route markers are the signs that tell drivers which road they are on, and this one follows that convention. The SP prefix identifies the state of São Paulo, and 928 is the route number, so the badge works as a navigational label rather than a picture of a place. Its modern, utilitarian styling reflects the clean sign language used on roads today. The design is a reproduction of the functional sign format, and its subject is the everyday act of finding your way.
Where the Sign Meets the Cup
A mug is turned in the hand as you drink, so the pentagon will rotate past your eye with each sip, the number coming round to meet you again and again. Because the badge is centred and self-contained, it holds its shape from any angle, and the black-and-white contrast stays readable against the cup's dark body. For anyone who measures the morning in road miles, or simply loves a tidy piece of signage, this is a cheeky way to keep navigation within reach of the coffee pot.
- 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.