Thread: Make new or stick with the originals?

Hello all.
This is my first attempt at semi restoring a razor. I have taken it apart and hand sanded the blade & cleaned the up the scales. I am trying to decide whether or not to try and make new ones or use the old. I have noticed that they don't sit flush with each other & appear to be slightly bowed. Is this an issue?? If it is then I'll have a go making some new ones. If not I suppose it would be nice to keep them original since it's been that way for who know how long.