What paper types are recommended for business cards that need to be written on?

If you want people to write on your cards, skip glossy stock. A slick coating makes ink bead and smear. Non-glossy stocks give a surface that pens grip.

• Writable: matte, uncoated, and natural stocks take pen and pencil readily and resist smudging
• Also good: kraft and cotton write well
• Avoid: gloss and UV coatings resist ink; coated finishes give sharp color but are hard to write on
• Best pick: for appointment-style cards or jotting notes and numbers on the back, uncoated is the recommended choice