Dear Ben & Frank

Which is better, Mac or PC?

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Ben SaysI prefer Mac, but a certain computer does not make you a better or worse designer. I used a PC when I was in design school.

Frank SaysI use a Mac, but it doesn’t matter. A lot of my design heros would run circles around me with colored paper and a pair of scissors.

Dear Ben & Frank

Does Ben really have a mustache like that?

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Ben SaysIt’s a work in progress.

Frank SaysIf Ben had a mustache like that, I’d insist he become an old-timey baseball player, instead of a graphic designer.

Dear Ben & Frank

Non-photo blue pencil... Live by it, or just don’t care?

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Ben SaysNever actually used one...or a photostat camera for that matter. Both are a little before my time, but I can totally see this becoming the next must-have hip designer accessory. I mean I guess I have go get one now that Frank has challenged my street cred.

I wouldn’t jump in front of any trains but I do like and use these quite a bit, mostly because they’re cheap and pretty easy to find.

Frank SaysI’ve only used one a few times. Don’t swear by it or anything, but I don’t really do a lot of inking or anything. I have used a stat camera a couple times though, making me have more street cred than Ben, though.

If I were pressed to name a drawing utensil I’d jump in front of trains for, it’d be the ultra fine-tipped Sharpie.