ScottMac, the hair on my neck is exactly the same, one direction from ear to ear. I've not got it right yet, but I am getting closer. As you know, it is a bit difficult with a 3" blade on your neck against the grain with this growth pattern, so the upward and downward angle approach combined with pinching some skin along my jawline and pulling opposite the grain direction seems to be producing some decent results. I'm looking for better so if anyone else has this growth pattern chime in, please.