About this design
Zeichen 514-28 Verschwenkungstafel kurze Verschwenkung - mit Gegenverkehr
Zeichen 514-28 Verschwenkungstafel kurze Verschwenkung - mit Gegenverkehr (Germany) (Road Sign) Pint Glass 16oz
This design is a precise graphic of the German traffic sign Zeichen 514 28, a Verschwenkungstafel that shows a short lane shift with oncoming traffic.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is a flat vector layout built on strict black and white. White fills roughly four-fifths of the field, with black taking the rest, and the two colours do all the work. A square outline with rounded corners frames the whole sign. Inside it, three wavy black arrows point down on the left and three point up on the right, so the eye reads the two sets as mirror images passing each other. The stripes of arrows are evenly spaced and arranged with the same symmetry as the sign itself, leaving nothing decorative in the field.
Meaning & Symbolism
The sign comes from the standardised road signage of Germany, where Verschwenkungstafeln guide drivers through a change of lanes. Here the paired arrows describe a short shift in which traffic moving in opposite directions must pass through the same narrowed space, so the sign tells drivers to slow, keep to their line, and let oncoming vehicles through. Its meaning is practical rather than poetic: order, clarity and safe flow on the road, expressed with the minimum of marks needed to be read at speed.
Crafted for the Pint in Hand
A pint glass wraps a tall, curved surface, so the arrows never sit in one place. As the glass turns in the hand, the downward arrows slide past one way and the upward arrows the other, mirroring the traffic they describe. Raise it to the light and the black figures stay crisp against the white, just as they do on the road. It is a sign that behaves well in the hand, and a gift for anyone who has ever argued about who should give way.
- Theme
- Road Sign
- Place
- Germany
- Printed
- When you order it
Clear 16 oz (≈0.47 L) pint glasses made from solid glass with a heavy base for steady placement. Narrower at the bottom for an easier grip and balanced feel — durable, dishwasher-safe, and ideal for both serving and mixing.
These pints are crafted from 100% clear glass that showcases the drink inside — color, clarity and carbonation are all visible. A heavier, solid base reduces tipping and gives the glass a satisfying weight in the hand while the gently tapered body makes holding and carrying more comfortable.
Built to last, the construction resists chipping under normal use and is suitable for busy service environments as well as retail display. One-sided print work reads bright against the clear surface; the overall aesthetic is clean and modern.
- Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and gloss.
- Capacity: 16 oz (standard U.S. pint / ≈0.47 L).
- Base: heavy solid glass base reduces tipping and improves balance.
- Shape: narrower bottom for a comfortable grip and easier carrying.
- Durability: dishwasher-safe and built for regular use.
Use these glasses for draft pours, mixed drinks, iced beverages and more. Their clear walls show off color and bubbles, which makes them a great choice for menus, tasting flights, and bars where presentation matters.
- Serving: ideal for beers, sodas, iced teas and cocktails served cold.
- Mixing: also works as a simple mixing glass for shaken or stirred cocktails in casual settings.
- Display: clean silhouette fits behind bars, on shelves, or on retail racks.
Quick tip: because the base is heavier, these glasses feel stable on trays and counters — handy when serving multiple drinks at once.
These glasses are dishwasher-safe; place them on the top rack and use a regular household cycle. For best longevity, avoid stacking them tightly and steer clear of high-heat commercial wash cycles when possible.
Hand wash with warm water and mild dish soap when you want to preserve maximum clarity and avoid sudden temperature shocks. Handle by the body, not just the rim, to reduce the chance of accidental chipping.
One size: 16 oz (≈0.47 L). Below are product dimensions to help with shelving, storage, and packaging choices.
Size guide
All measurements are product dimensions in inches.
| 16 oz | |
|---|---|
| Height (in) | 5.90 |
| Rim diameter (in) | 3.40 |
| Bottom diameter (in) | 2.30 |
Note: dimensions are nominal — small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise fitment or stacking is required.