There is too much technology involved to label clubs simply by their loft.
Variances exist between models. One simply has to find what fits their game.

If the C16 irons I'm hitting were standard lofts my ball would burn up on rentry with short iron shots.

The loft/distance war is on- too far along to change direction- to go back to "traditional" lofts only would not be wise business with the large number of golfers wanting as much distance as possible with any individual club. Best you can wish for is the current option of a "power" spec (e.g. 31 - 32 degrees for 7 iron) and a "traditional" spec @ 34- 35 for the 7 irons with "fine tuning" via bending.

"Don't we all" Short answer no I don't want that. Reminds me of Henry Ford saying "You can have any color you want as long as its black" I am glad Titleist doesn't say "you can have any set that you want as long as the 9 iron has 44 degrees of loft"

I am happy there are options and free Titleist Thursdays to be able to get fit to what works best for each person. At a 5 handicap I play the AP2's, yes they are a little stronger lofts but they give me the best spin, launch, and control for my game. I can play the MB irons but at the end of the day I just shoot better with the AP2. My score card doesn't know what iron or loft I hit to get the ball in the hole. I know my weakness is distance with long irons so I am now trying out AP3's in the long irons, if I pick up distance without loosing control then I am happy to fill some gaps at the top of my bag. If they don't work out for me then I will go back to the AP2's.

I don't think we'll ever see that. While players of every skill level would probably like to hit the ball farther, thus making stronger lofts attractive, good players can find certain advantages in weaker lofts on blades. The opposite end of the spectrum points to stronger lofts on game improvement irons that are a smart move for less skilled players.

What might be interesting into the future would be for governing bodies to limit club loft. Then, the technology in the shafts and on the back of the clubhead would be the way to create different capabilities between brands.

And limiting the golf ball is a whole other argument.