Can I write on glossy paper?

Writing on glossy paper is difficult because the coating is designed to seal the surface. Standard pen ink tends to bead up, sit on top, and smear instead of soaking in.

• Ballpoint and gel ink smear easily on gloss and can take a long time to dry.
• For any piece that needs a writable area, choose matte or uncoated stock.
• Another option is to leave the specific fill-in section uncoated while keeping gloss elsewhere.
• Pencil and permanent marker adhere better than water-based pens if gloss is unavoidable.