I, too, have a few neck problems. There are areas that defy direction and there are areas that go with the flow. One side is more difficult to get a smooth shave on than the other and around my Adam's apple is often pure havoc. Sometimes the angle of the blade and direction of shaving makes me look like a contortionist. Most days I settle for as best I can without destroying my skin. If I have a special need for a close shave then I resort to heresy and grab one of the disposables still laying around and using very, very, light pressure do as many passes to get the desired effect (my DE, SE or shavette don't do the job.)