About this design
Zeichen 541-13 Aufleitungstafel - ohne Gegenverkehr
Zeichen 541-13 Aufleitungstafel - ohne Gegenverkehr (Germany) (Road Sign) Shot Glass 1.5oz
This design is a clean, technical graphic of the German road sign Zeichen 541-13, the lane-widening marker that tells drivers the road is opening out to four through lanes with an extra lane on the left and no oncoming traffic.
Visual Elements & Composition
The artwork is built from pure black and white, with white filling roughly four-fifths of the frame and black carrying the rest. A vertical rectangle sits inside a rounded border, and the composition is organised around five upward arrows that run side by side. The leftmost arrow bends off to the right into a lane-exit diagonal, so the eye reads the road splitting at a glance. Nothing decorative intrudes: no gradients, no ornament, just flat vector shapes arranged with the discipline of an official sign.
Meaning & Symbolism
Zeichen 541-13 is an Aufleitungstafel, an informative regulatory symbol within Germany's traffic system. Its arrows describe a precise road configuration: the carriageway widens to four through lanes, and an additional lane on the left stands free because there is no oncoming traffic. The sign is governed by the Verkehrszeichenkatalog (VzKat) and the Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO), which is why its geometry is so exact. Every line signals a rule the driver is expected to read and obey in an instant.
Made for the Hand, Read Up Close
A shot glass is small, held between finger and thumb and lifted to eye level, so the arrows here are seen at close quarters rather than from a passing car. The rounded border wraps the full circumference of the glass, and the bold black-and-white contrast carries through the sides as you turn it. It makes a playful conversation piece for anyone who has ever sat in German traffic and wondered what those arrows meant.
- 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.