A return to the DD Dwarf without uber-prep madness. Some Proraso preshave and Williams soap on wetted skin.
Better stretching, sharper edge and busting big-city guillotine moves down the neck and throat - talk about a leap of faith... not perfect but closer than ever. Almost perfect. You get good results; the excitement makes your hands shake; and then the results aren't so good anymore.
I would say getting those neck patches figured out is more dangerous than making great espresso, but easier.