Cool Hunting
Mike Frank
Hailing from DC, Mike grew up strong on a steady diet of raw eggs that his Colombian mother hid in his Ovaltine. He learned from an early age that one must look closer to find the true nature of things.
After several failed attempts at careers as a lamp repairman, security guard, musician and cable guy, he now busies himself making digital things for the series of tubes known as the Internet. He is not a robot.
In his spare time, Mike enjoys urban bloodsports, searching for crappy things, and tending to his special lady and French bulldog Ramon.
Recent Posts by Mike Frank
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Burgues Script
Every once in a while a typeface makes you step back and appreciate the letter forms from the words they spell. Argentinean type designer Alejandro Paul was recently recognized by the Type Director's Club for the superior craftsmanship of his Burgues Script. With its extensive set of glyphs, the script takes on an organic sense of fluidity normally found only in hand drawn lettering....
Every once in a while a typeface makes you step back and appreciate the letter forms from the words they spell. Argentinean type designer Alejandro Paul was recently recognized by the Type Director's Club for the superior craftsmanship of his Burgues Script. With its extensive set of glyphs, the script takes on an organic sense of fluidity normally found only in hand drawn lettering....
Boobs and Dinks Early Detection Kits
While testicular and breast cancer is something we might not want to think about, Shanon Gerdard uses humor to eliminate some of the fear surrounding that dreaded monthly self-exam. Her Boobs and Dinks Early Detection Kits include crocheted breasts or penises that contain small lumps that can be found by following instructions provided in the accompanying booklets. On top of everything else, she donates...
While testicular and breast cancer is something we might not want to think about, Shanon Gerdard uses humor to eliminate some of the fear surrounding that dreaded monthly self-exam. Her Boobs and Dinks Early Detection Kits include crocheted breasts or penises that contain small lumps that can be found by following instructions provided in the accompanying booklets. On top of everything else, she donates...
V-Moda Vibe Duo
Not everyone has welcoming outer ears to the standard iPhone earbuds. While we haven't found the perfect replacement, the V-Moda VIBE Duos deliver the best combination of functionality, sound and in-the-ear fit. The VIBE Duos feature the inline mic and button to switch between music and incoming phone calls similar to the Apple iPhone stereo headset. This is a must for smoothly handling unexpected...
Not everyone has welcoming outer ears to the standard iPhone earbuds. While we haven't found the perfect replacement, the V-Moda VIBE Duos deliver the best combination of functionality, sound and in-the-ear fit. The VIBE Duos feature the inline mic and button to switch between music and incoming phone calls similar to the Apple iPhone stereo headset. This is a must for smoothly handling unexpected...
OnGuard Locking Skewers
New to commuting by bike in NYC, I recently learned about the ingenious design of OnGuard's Locking Skewers. After several years of hibernating in my parent's garage, I dug my bike out and brought it to the local repair shop for a much needed tune-up. They quickly informed me that my 14 year-old U-lock was not going cut it on the mean streets of...
New to commuting by bike in NYC, I recently learned about the ingenious design of OnGuard's Locking Skewers. After several years of hibernating in my parent's garage, I dug my bike out and brought it to the local repair shop for a much needed tune-up. They quickly informed me that my 14 year-old U-lock was not going cut it on the mean streets of...
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