I have been shaving with a DE since I was 18 and just bought my first straight at 22 last month. I have always wanted a straight but decided to be patient and learn how to properly prepare the face for shaving. In the 4 years of using the DE I also learned a lot about the way my hair grows so I was hoping that would translate well. The first week I used the straight I only shaved WTG from my sideburns to jawline. The next week I was able to shave the whole face and chin, but still not the neck. I was getting very good results on the face and even went XTG and ATG on some parts. I was feeling confident at how well I was doing and thought I was ready for the neck. I was not. I have now tried shaving my neck with the straight 3 times and have had a lot of trouble. I am not cutting myself, but I am getting razor burn and bumps. I also am not getting a close shave at all on my neck. Will this just take time to learn the proper angles and pressure appliance? I am being very light on my touch and create a nice lather. Has anyone else had trouble as a beginner shaving their neck? I have fairly sensitive skin and could not use Feather DE blades when I used my safety razor. I had to use a milder blade. Am I supposed to use my right hand on the left side of my neck and vice versa? I know I should probably just use the DE on my neck for now, but then how will I get any better? Just wish I could get the same results on my neck as I do my face. Thanks for the help.