Odie’s Super Penetrating Oil should be used when you need extra stabilization, or when you are covering a large area. It is a thinner consistency, it’s a hybrid between the Universal Oil and the Super Duper Everlasting Oil, but still provides protection and sheen and gives a natural, raw effect to the surface. Looks like there is nothing on the wood, but the oil work and protects the wood, it’s also good with pigments. For the best protection, especially when working outside, we recommend that you first put a layer of Odie’s Super Penetrating Oil, and then put an additional layer of regular Odie’s Oil on top.