Waterlox does not add any feel to the wood. It doesn't feel sticky nor does it make it feel slick. Whatever the wood feels to you bare, that's what Waterlox feels, after application. Using 0000 steelwool between coats will help smooth it out. I only did a light buffing for the final coat.

I like my neck, because it doesn't stick or feel gummy.

My best description is that it looks and feels like a hand-rubbed finish would feel. So if you have a piece of hand-rubbed furniture, that's the feel.