Are many of those old celluloid scaled razors actually made bound so close to the blade that they cut into the scales? Do the spacers have a tendency to shrink. Were they originally bound that close?

In my earlier days of collecting years back I acumulated many that one had to practically thread a needle not to cut into the scales. Were they originally made that prone to do this? Maybe I've repeated myself.

I've found this with many quality brands including Red Imp, Boker Red Injun and Bismark. Any thoughts??
Mike B