TruOil. Smooth, glassy sheen (if you want satin you can just give it a light rub with 1k+ sandpaper, 000 steel wool, or an equivalent). Very durable. And, IMHO, far more friendly and forgiving to work with than super glue.

The key is VERY thin coats.

If you do try it, I suggest going with the small 3oz bottle though - it has a short shelf life. Once opened it will start to gum up in about 3-4 months. Also, stand the bottle upside down when storing. That way the skin will form at the 'bottom' of the bottle.

Examples of a TruOil finish on woods such as purple heart, yellow heart, and gabon ebony:

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