This dark tung oil brought out a dark , rich color from my dining room table. I had to strip sand the table completely due to it being badly scratched up (see the picture with the scratches) and then used this tung oil. The one picture is of the wood before sanding (all scratched up), the other - after sanding, the 3rd is with 2 coats of the dark tung oil, the last picture (with the table on hardwood floor) is after 6 coats. I must say, the pictures do not do justice to the depth of color the Tung oil brings out. I am looking forward to a final coat of wax after 30 days to give it a shine and bring out the beauty of the color.I mixed the dark tung oil with the real milk citrus solvent for all the coats. The citrus is a nice smell. I did it in my garage. I found the best way for me to apply this tung oil is with a foam brush. Not just any foam brush, but the Wooster Brush Foam King Paintbrush. A far superior quality foam brush than those sold at Home Depot. It enabled the finish to go on super smooth. And I could run the foam brush over the finish a few times to wipe down the excess as it dries, without creating unevenness. The foam sponge provides absorption of the excess with less abrasion and removal than a cloth.This was my first time using tung oil. On the last coat, it was completely glossy for a few days. Right or wrong, I left it completely alone and let it dry. Some parts dried fast and others took days, so it looked very uneven in the drying process. Perhaps I was supposed to keep wiping, but I was not comfortable with that. It eventually dried, perhaps not completely smooth to the touch, but I will wax over it.It is very easy to apply. It is better than stain. No blotchiness. No need for wood conditioning. Sanding in between is minimal.I plan to use this dark tung oil on some new walnut butcher block countertops for my kitchen.