Welcome to SRP! Here's a little advice on drying your blade.

When you are finished shaving, rinse the blade with the hottest water possible, then immediately dry it off as the hot blade will evaporate most any water left on it. Of course, be carefull not to cut into the towel or your fingers. Using the towel, I always pinch the blade from the spine side (this way you can see where the edge of the blade is) and wipe end to end. Then, very gently, I wipe from the spine to edge on both sides of the blade and finish up wiping off the monkey's tail. The next part is very important. Wipe the scales, outside and inside. Make sure to use the corner of the towel or something that will fit inside the scale where the razor folds into. I had several water spots show up on my very first razor because I didn't wipe inside the scale. Last but not least, you may want to strop after shaving as the friction also helps dry the blade. After shaving, I always strop 15 linen, 30 leather. Right before shaving, I do 20/40.

Ever since I've been doing the above, I've never had any water spots show up on a blade. Happy shaving and keep us posted on your progress. We are all always interested to hear how things are coming along and eager to help.