Digital BW, The Print

BFK has more texture than hot-press Arches Watercolor, but less than cold-press. It does take ink nicely though, for an uncoated paper. I don't think that you will find any *watercolor* paper that is smoother than Arches HP. Perhaps a plate finish drawing bristol such as those from Rising or Strathmore would work if they take ink well. Cranes Cover is very slightly smoother, but doesn't take ink nearly as well in my experience.

~ Keith