Just over one month using a straight and I have no problems shaving my face, chin and stache. However, the neck is still giving me a problem!

I just cannot get that close shave on my neck that I can on my face and I think it is due to not stretching the skin properly. The skin on my neck grows north to south and I do not have the multi directional hair growth on my neck that some have discussed.

My question is, is there a certain technique for stretching the skin on the neck? I just cannot seem to figure out how to stretch the skin on my neck while shaving and lather everywhere?? Any suggestions?