Two things I have found about Penofin. One is that you really need to wipe it well. I go over it multiple times and then as it "bleeds" small amounts go over it again. It is important to reapply the Penofin before the finish wears out and becomes brown. The second coat requires even more wiping because it has not penetrated as much. I also will say in general Penofin does scratch easily - even the first coat. I don't yet know many times this can be repeated before you need to strip. Previously I just stripped, cleaned and brightened every year but that is a lot of work so hoping that following the original instructions of recoating every 3-6 months will get me a longer time between the need to strip it. I applied the first coat at the end of April and now late July the color was just starting to turn where it was in the sun and rain a lot. It has been a very hot and rainy summer. The second coat got it back to its original look albeit a bit darker. Here a side by side picture of the lower deck with the original 3 month old finish and the upper deck with the 3 month old finish after the second coat was applied in late July.

if it is a dark wood try old english scrach gaurd first it cover many light scratches Here is a link that might be useful: Corvette

Yes, as the rest have said, that is bad seam. I had Cambria in my previous kitchen and the seams were barely noticeable. It was a dark color (Welshpool Black) as well and the install was about as perfect as it could have been. Good luck with your resolution! It's so frustrating to see the finish line and not quite be there yet.

Wow. Beautiful. Is that a Thermador range? Very nice.