Although I haven’t had the opportunity to use the cutting board for very long, so far I love it. It’s beautiful and will live on my island. It doesn’t slip around and having 2 sides - one for carving with drip Chanel and one side without for chopping, grating etc - is perfect. It is large enough to use as charcuterie board for group gatherings. I have had a large free standing Boose chopping block for at least 25-30 years and use Boose oil and cream. I use them on all my wood kitchen accessories and will continue to do so.  I used on the cutting board as soon as I got it. It did not absorb much.  however, over time I expect it will help maintain the life if the board.