About this design
Zeichen 501-29 Überleitungstafel - ohne Gegenverkehr
Zeichen 501-29 Überleitungstafel - ohne Gegenverkehr (Germany) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design takes a single German traffic sign and renders it as a clean, graphic study of lanes narrowing into one another.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from pure black and white, with black covering roughly an eighth of the field and white the rest. Everything sits inside a square with softly rounded corners, the kind of border you would expect on an official road sign. Four upward arrows fill the lanes: the leftmost arrow curves left and up, showing it being redirected, while the three arrows to its right run straight ahead. Two chevrons anchor the composition, one pointing up at the top left and one pointing down at the bottom, marking the lane-merge. There is no lettering to read, only geometry, and the flat vector style keeps every line crisp and uncluttered.
Meaning & Symbolism
Sign 501-29 is a Überleitungstafel, a transition sign for roads without oncoming traffic. It tells drivers that a four-lane carriageway is becoming three, with the leftmost lane shifting to the right while the others carry on unchanged. The design follows the Verkehrszeichenkatalog (VzKat) and the Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO), the German framework that standardises signage across the country. Its purpose is pure information: the arrows and chevrons read at a glance, which is exactly what a lane transition demands at speed.
Sipping Through the Symbols
A shot glass is small and held close, so the eye lands right on the sign's geometry as the liquid level drops. The arrows travel up the glass as you tilt it back, and the chevrons meet at the base, turning a moment of traffic logic into a cheeky toast for anyone who has ever navigated a tricky merge. It makes a thoughtful, slightly offbeat gift for a road-trip fan or a lover of German design.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Germany
- Printed
- When you order it
Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.
These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.
They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
- Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
- Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
- Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.
Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.
- Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
- Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
- Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.
Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.
Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.
When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.
One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 1.5 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 2.40 |
| Top diameter (in) | 1.40 |
Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.