I am pretty new to straight razors. Recently I bought my first straight. A Dovo "best quality" I'm still pretty rusty (so to speak). But am gradually developing a better technique.

I must have left a few drops of water on the razor, because I now have several dark spots on the shiny metal.

I tried rubbing on some oil. Then I tried an automotive polishing compound. This helped a bit, but the stains are still there. I thought of moving up the abrasive scale to rubbing compound, but thought I would first seek out everyones advice.

thanks in advance, Tom