LeBoeuf James Madison US Constitution Limited Edition Fountain Pens

The LeBoeuf James Madison US Constitution Limited Edition fountain pens commemorate the fourth president of the United States of America (1809-1817) and the principal writer of the US Constitution, the historic document and pillar of American Democracy. The LeBoeuf James Madison US Constitution Limited Edition fountain pen's body features a limited release Golden Yellow /Azure Blue marbled acrylic material inspired by the colors of the Philadelphia City Flag, the birthplace of the US Constitution. The beautiful resin was created to represent Philadelphia's important role in creating the US Constitution. Each pen barrel has been carefully turned and polished, and James Madison’s famous signature is engraved on the barrel. The end cap, cap, and section are in black resin. The pen is finished with gold-plated trim and a German gold-plated stainless steel #6 nib featuring the LeBoeuf logo. A gold commutative coin featuring Constitution Hall has been fitted onto the top of each cap. Gold Stars have been engraved onto each cap, paying homage to the US Constitution and enhancing the elegance of this special pen. LeBoeuf fountain pens use a cartridge converter filling system compatible with standard international-size ink cartridges or converters.

James Madison was born in Port Conway, Virginia on March 16, 1751. Though born into a wealthy family, Madison faced challenges as a youth, such as stress-induced seizures and other health issues. Despite these poor health conditions, he excelled in his intellectual pursuits. Madison showed a great capacity for ancient philosophy, history, languages, and law. He completed his studies at Princeton in two years and then became the university’s first graduate student. In 1776 Madison was elected as a delegate to the Virginia Convention in 1776. In 1778, he was appointed to the Virginia Council of State, which oversaw state governance during the Revolution. During this period, Madison formed strong and enduring ties with fellow Virginian Thomas Jefferson. At the age of 29, Madison was the youngest member of the 1780 Continental Congress, where he argued for a more centralized government before returning to the Virginia House of
Delegates in 1784. Unsatisfied with the Articles of Confederation, he led the way in calling for the Constitutional Convention of 1787, at which he wrote and presented the Virginia Plan, a precursor to the Constitution with its three branches of government, bicameral legislature, and independent judicial branch. Unsurprisingly, the “father of the Constitution” was one of its biggest champions and encouraged ratification by publicly debating the ant federalists and anonymously authoring some of the most powerful Federalist Papers. The Constitution was finally signed and ratified on September 17th, 1787. In addition to his work on the original Constitution, he has been credited with compiling the Bill of Rights – Madison proposed 19 amendments from the many suggestions received, of which 10 became our Bill of Rights. Under the new constitutional government, Madison served in the House of Representatives. He broke with Washington and Hamilton over financial and foreign policies, formed the Democratic-Republican Party with Jefferson, and served as Secretary of State during the Jefferson administration. Afterward, Madison easily won the 1808 presidential election and served two terms. After retirement, Madison spent his final years editing his papers, including his notes from the Constitutional Convention. He died on June 28, 1836, at his estate of Montpelier.

The LeBoeuf James Madison US Constitution Limited Edition fountain pens are limited to 187 pens worldwide. The James Madison “US Constitution” Limited Edition celebrates this historical figure and his role in creating the United States Constitution, the foundation for America’s Democratic form of government.

The LeBoeuf James Madison US Constitution Limited Edition fountain pen comes packaged in a custom commemorative pen box, includes a box of 6 LeBoeuf ink cartridges, and includes a converter for use with bottled fountain pen inks.