Christian McArdle wrote:
I'm just used to houses built around 1880-1910. They ALL have/had blobby
mess architraves. Even my "old" 1986 built hutch had issues with overpainted
gloss, with the crevices looking less than sharp.

I can't quarrel with you, it does happen - much of the problem is due
to poor/no preparation, and more is due to the use of "one coat" and
acrylic paints, and poor technique. I've spent a fair time "burning
off" paint from from mouldings; the finished effect is quite satisfying.