Old Homer Formby sells a ureathane product that is thin, colorless, and wipes on as well. Dries in a day, as many coats as you want to do, etc. I used it on a Tobin Black Diamond (the hardware store was clearing the stuff out for cheap, always my main purchase consideration) and, while it does dry quite shiny, I just knocked it down with some rottenstone, followed up with Birchwood Casey stock and sheen conditioner (which, truthfully, would have been fine by itself). Looks for all the world like a handrubbed-on-a-virgins-thigh oil finish, but, won't be coming off real soon. I didn't rush it, and did put quite a few coats on, and wet or dry papered between each, and was pleasantly surprised by just how good it looks.
When it comes to wood finishes, we live in good times.
Best,
Ted
