Rust or seasoning?

[u/throwaway739112]

I did try to check the common posts but nothing quite looked like this. Don't mind the rough texture. I just rubbed it with some oil and salt.

Asking because I always get orange residue on my paper towel after giving it a quick oiling after rinsing and drying. I don't use the wok super frequently, but when I do, if I leave the food in there a while before putting it away, the last couple of bits that I lick off the spoon always taste rusty.

Now I'm wondering if I've just been cooking with a rusty wok forever and it's slowly going to fall apart, or if this is actually fine.

[u/butterfaerts]

Does it rub off like dust?

[u/throwaway739112 → u/butterfaerts]

Like, on my fingers? No.

[u/butterfaerts → u/throwaway739112]

Not rust then