I think all of the acrylic/latex I have ever used tended to block even SW and BM top of the line. I know I have mentioned this before but I have used Sherwin Williams Kem Aqua Plus now for several projects and have been very happy with it. It is one of their Sherwood Industrial products and I don't see it on their website. But both of the Matthews stores keep it in stock, you just have to ask for it. Use the matching Surfacer first. With a pro account I paid about $50 a gallon and about 28 for the surfacer. It is made to be sprayed but I have done a few brush applications in spots. It is quite thin for brushing so apply lightly if you do. Applying it to a horizontal surface like a shelf is doable with a brush if you don't have spray equipment.
I am just finishing up refinishing a whole kitchen and didn't want to mess with the odor or clean up of oil based or lacquer so definitely wanted a water based product. Kem Aqua Plus came through again. Dries extremely fast, sprays well, and dries very hard so no sticking.