This is a cool site. I had no idea so many people were so involved with shaving!
I've never even considered a straight blade until I discovered this site and it got me thinking. My main issue is shaving my neck. I use a multi-blade cartridge and frequently get skin rash on my neck from shaving. It's so annoying I have even considered hair removal so I'd never have to shave there again! I also never feel like I get a close shave with the cartridges. I've used dry electric, and it's much closer on my face, but still doesn't get a close shave on my neck.
So my main question is: Can a straight blade do a better job without the rash?
I'm also wondering if the round tip blades have a cutting edge on the round tip. That seems like a good shape to get in the curves of my neck.

Thanks for advice.