Just as the namesake suggests, the memo pen is designed for those short notes you write to remind yourself of simple things like 'pick up milk', 'call the babysitter', etc. The pen is a straightforward ink pen, however the genius comes not from the pen itself, but from the lid. The lid contains 2 feet of writing paper that you can rip off or retract back into the cap and pull out again later. This is a nice change from the super tech PDA and iPhone options that are sure to hit your wallet more than the tried-and-true paper and pen method.
The pen itself is made from brass and chrome parts with a plastic finish. The paper scrolls can be replaced.