"Ebonize" Laurel fretboard: stain, dye or ink?

In this video I test out Varathane Classic Black, Higgin's India Ink, Fiebing's Leather Dye, RIT Jet Black and Minwax Ebony stain on a Laurel fretboard blank. If you're thinking of "ebonizing" your fretboard, I highly recommend watching this video all the way through. I hope you find it helpful.

Intro 0:00-2:12
Varathane Classic Black 2:13-3:44
Higgin's India Ink 3:45-6:03
Fiebing's Leather Dye 6:04-7:54
RIT Jet Black 7:55-10:00
Minwax Ebony 10:01-11:25
Overhead view 11:26-13:06
Different lighting 13:07-14:33
Second coat 14:34-15:01
Different sheens 15:02-16:45
Fiebing's/RIT shortcomings 16:46-17:26
Steel wool 17:27-18:48
Higgin's water test 18:49-19:55
Oiling the fretboard/Final thoughts 19:56-End

Link to the fretboard blanks:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/303185690131...