I doubt you got a funky product, organoil are a good company with great products. Most people have trouble in the burnishing department... I've never had success by hand always use a machine.

There web site has great information. and if that doesn't help contact them, they are very proud of there product and will be happy to help.

http://www.organoil.com.au/woodcraft/printable.html

Please don't give up on another australian company.

Merry Christmas.