i can get my cheeks so smooth and they stay smooth longer when i use a straight. however, i am now almost 8 months (?) into straights and i get my neck maybe 90% in places and maybe 60% in others, typically under my goatee which extends maybe a half inch pass the chin/jaw, just right under it say half way to the adams apple, and then in the hollows of my neck. i can get it somewhat better when i touch up with a DE, but id really like to ditch that.

i try to go as much crossways with the straight as i can - that is what does it with the DE for me to shave the stubble down. i use a 5x mirror tonight to examine it and it looks so so, compared to the cheeks, but u can feel the stubble.

the QED shave stick is good to use wet, no lathering, on the neck for touch up. i even try to stretch the areas taut using a above the shave, below the shave and the finger and thumb stretch.

any other tips or ideas?

sam