I like this wipe on poly.
http://mohawk-finishing.com/catalog_...asp?ictNbr=215
I order a gallon at a time along with 8, 1 pint empty cans.
I break it down into the pint cans as soon as it arrives, otherwise it will harden in the gallon fairly quickly as oxygen gets to it.
I fill the pint cans right to the top so there is no air getting to the poly.
Satin finish that will become more glossy with many coats.
Covers well over shellac seal coat.