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Flatten the blade angle to the skin. Try laying the spine closer to the skin and see what happens and keep a light touch.

Try a cutting motion with the toe leading. It's not quite 100% horizontal but it is safer and the recommended cutting stroke according to the barber manuals.
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Matt,

I will stretch the skin of my neck down and back. It seems to raise the whiskers enough for me. I'll do 2 very light passes like that and I'm all done for the day. If I've stretched it...