I prefer this pen-type of fluid flux for most rework: http://nl.farnell.com/electrolube/smf12p/flux-pen-12ml/dp/891186
Works same as paint markers, so it has a valve in the tip which allows to wet the tip by pressing it gently.
That's what I have in my lab, too:
Pros: easy to use, no clean, not too messy after a day or two when left to dry, works fine, does not smoke or smell.
Cons: Dries fast as promised, but I'd like to flux all sides of an IC in one go, the solder all sides, instead of flux a side, solder it, flux a side etc. Wet, like water; sometimes more gel like structure would be better.
Verdict: For me not perfect by any means, but good enough that I haven't started experimenting with other products.