Tung oil dries faster.
I make a rub-on finish from equal parts of varnish, tung or linseed, and turpentine substitute. Got the recipe from an American woodworking magazine that found its way offshore.
One application sinks right in and makes the wood relatively safe from dirty fingers and damp, and is touch-dry in 5 minutes. It colours the wood amber-ish. You can add oil-based stain to taste.
Further applications build up into a semi-gloss-varnish-like finish.

I've never had the courage to try it on soundwood, though, just because it does sink in. Even different varnishes are reputed to change the tone.