Brand new Dovo is rusting after two shaves... pics included. Please help!
I purchased a brand new Dovo Black Star from thesuperiorshave.com last week. Shaved on Wednesday and then again today.
During the first shave I thought I saw little water marks or little rust spots but I told myself that I was just seeing things. After all, how could it start rusting DURING the first shave? (It was definitely perfect when I got it in the mail)
Anyway, here is what the blade looks like today right after my second shave. I don't understand why this would happen. Here's all I did:
- Strop blade
- Shave / Rinsing off shaving soap with hot water
- Dry immediately (and thoroughly) with new microfiber cloth
- Place in oil-impregnated sheath
http://i.imgur.com/GglfE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/mm0fr.jpg
So what's the story? Do I have some freaky tap water that is destroying the blade?
More importantly... is this blade garbage now? Any recommendations on how I can fix and prevent this or should I just give up and buy a DE?
Thanks!!!