Thread: Air Dry vs Wiping your blade

I got my new 7 O'clock razors today and the shave is pretty nice. Of course I was curious to see how the blade looked after the shave and I noticed there was a little fuzz remaining on the blade.

Now everywhere I read that people should let their blades air dry. I shake them off as best as I can but there are still small water droplets and I can't see this as beneficial for the blade. Granted they're only used for about a week before I change them but what's the big deal about wiping your blade dry? It's not like your cutting into it!

While on the subject, what are those four dots that hold the razor to the wax paper when you first open it, glue? Wax? Should that stuff be cleaned off prior to shaving?

Thanks!

Edit: Question 3, what do the numbers signify on the double edge blade? (1,2,3,4)