I am having one hell of a time shaving my neck. I don't mean to beat a dead horse (there is a plethora of information on this site concerning this very subject), but I could really use some feedback. I've been straight shaving for nearly four months. From day one my neck has been THE problem area. I'll attempt to describe the situation: I have essentially divided my neck into two parts delineated by a line that I have affectionately labeled The DMZ. This line exists at a point on my neck just south of my chin and north of my adams apple, and stretches from ear to ear. The grain of my beard meets at this line, north and south growing in opposite directions, and begins to curve diagonally towards each respective ear. This line tells a much longer story of pain, blood and fear, as it has always been a problem area. Without getting into exhaustive details, I have attempted to calm tensions along this territory with what, in my opinion, are sound pre and post shave treatments, in addition to shaving WTG before attempting an ATG pass from the jawline down (only way I can pick up all the stubble). Regardless of my efforts I continue to hit a wall and have gone to taking a day or two off to allow my neck to heal, which sucks because it robs me of my morning glory.

Again, I know this subject continues to rear its ugly head time and again, but I would welcome any feedback from our community as to how I can address my predicament.

Cheers!