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Arizona 789

Arizona 789

Kiss-cut sticker, glossy vinyl on a square backing sheet.

Regular price $2.49 USD
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  • Indoor glossy vinylLaptops, journals, phone cases, mirrors. Not waterproof.
  • Printed to orderMade in the USA when you order, not pulled off a shelf.
  • Free U.S. shippingOn orders over $25.

Arizona 789 (Arizona) (Road Sign) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal

This design reproduces the route marker of Arizona State Route 789, a highway designation that existed for less than a decade and survives today as a collector's footnote.

Visual Elements & Composition

The composition is built from two flat tones, solid black and white, set against each other with no gradients. A wide rectangle with rounded corners forms the shield, and its top-left and bottom-left corners are notched, giving the marker a distinctive silhouette. The word ARIZONA sits across the top, and the numerals 7, 8 and 9 dominate the centre, large and evenly spaced so the route number reads instantly from a distance. The result is a clean, graphic piece that looks like it was lifted straight from a roadside post.

Meaning & Symbolism

Around 1956, Arizona maps showed State Route 789 as a continuous north-south line from Nogales to the state's northern edge, borrowing the path of U.S. 89, U.S. 60, U.S. 70 and U.S. 66 along the way. The designation was removed and decertified by the mid-1960s, and it disappeared from maps and signs. It belongs to the larger idea of "U.S. 789," a proposed Canada-to-Mexico highway that boosters hoped would run from the Mexican border at Nogales to Sweetgrass, Montana. Because the route depended on existing numbered roads, the American Association of State Highway Officials never approved it as a separate U.S. highway. The number stands for an unrealised transportation dream.

Made for the Shelf and the Surface

A kiss-cut sticker follows its own outline, so this shield is cut to the exact shape of the marker's notched corners and rounded edges, with no border to dilute the silhouette. Its flat graphic form suits a surface where it can be seen whole, such as a notebook, laptop lid or a collection of route-sign stickers arranged together. Each one carries a small piece of forgotten highway history.

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Arizona 789

Every sticker is printed in the USA when you order it, from the artwork shown above.

Collection
Road Sign · Arizona
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Price
$2.49 – $3.99
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Glossy kiss-cut vinyl stickers made for smooth, indoor surfaces — laptops, journals, mirrors, and other finished items. Crisp edges, vivid color, strong hold, and not waterproof.

What “kiss-cut” means: the blade cuts the vinyl layer into the exact shape while leaving the backing liner whole, so pieces separate cleanly and lift off the sheet without tearing. It’s the neatest way to produce shaped stickers and multi-piece sheets.

  • Material: reliable vinyl face with a permanent acrylic adhesive formulated for smooth, non-porous surfaces.
  • Finish: glossy surface that enhances contrast and depth without feeling overly reflective.
  • Printing: eco-solvent inks provide dense color and crisp detail for fine lines and gradients.
  • Use case: intended for indoor environments only — not waterproof. Not recommended for continuous exposure to moisture or dishwashing.
  • Application friendly: easy-peel backing and a liner that releases cleanly to help reduce bubbles and misfeeds during placement.

These stickers perform best on smooth, dust-free surfaces — think laptop lids, sealed notebooks, glass, mirrors, finished shelving and lockers. They’ll stick well where the surface is flat and clean; avoid rough wood, silicone, fabric, and heavily textured paint.

  1. Clean: remove dust and oils with a lint-free cloth. For stubborn grime, use a mild soap and water rinse; let the area dry completely.
  2. Align: peel a corner, position carefully, then press the center down first.
  3. Smooth: work outward from the center with a soft card or a thumb to push air out and ensure the edges set down firmly.

Tip: give the adhesive 24 hours to fully settle before heavy handling. These are not designed for outdoor or wet conditions.

  • Gently dust with a soft, dry cloth, moving from the center outward to avoid scratching the gloss.
  • For light marks, a barely damp microfiber will lift residue — blot, don’t scrub, and dry right away.
  • Avoid bleach, solvents, abrasive pads, and steam; moisture or harsh chemicals can lift edges and fade inks.

Reminder: these stickers are not waterproof. Keep them away from sinks, outdoor exposure, and dishwasher cycles to maintain adhesion and finish.

Sizes are measured across the sticker’s longest side. For example, a 3″ sticker is 3 inches across its largest dimension (height or width, depending on the shape).

The kiss-cut follows the sticker’s outline for a tidy border; complex shapes can show small variances, but the advertised measurement refers to the maximum edge-to-edge length.

Which one do I need?

Pick by where it's going.

  • Indoors & smooth

    Kiss-cut: glossy, cut on a square backing sheet so it peels cleanly.

    LaptopJournalPhone caseMirror

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  • Outdoors & wet

    Die-cut, holographic or clear: matte laminate, UV and water resistant, cut to the shape.

    Water bottleCoolerBumperHard hat

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  • Behind glass

    Window (reverse-print): sticks to the inside of a window and reads correctly from outside.

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