Write head with self-align layer and a method for making the same

A system, comprising:

• a write pole having an end region positioned towards an air bearing surface, a first flare point, and a second flare point positioned between the air bearing surface and the first flare point;
• and
• a shield positioned above the write pole,
• wherein a width of the write pole at the second flare point is greater than a width of the write pole in the end region,
• wherein a bottom of the write pole at the second flare point is lower than a bottom of the write pole in the end region.

A method, comprising:

• forming a write pole having an end region and a first flare point spaced from the end region, the end region being positioned towards an expected air bearing surface;
• removing material from below a second flare point of the write pole for forming a gap thereunder, the second flare point being positioned between the end region and the first flare point;
• and
• depositing material in the gap for increasing a cross sectional area of the write pole at a point between the first and second flare points, wherein the material is not deposited under the end region.

A method, comprising:

• forming a write pole having an end region and a first flare point spaced from the end region, the end region being positioned towards an expected air bearing surface;
• removing material from below a second flare point of the write pole for forming a gap thereunder, the second flare point being positioned between the end region and the first flare point;
• depositing material in the gap and along sides of the write pole for increasing a cross sectional area of the write pole at a point between the first and second flare points, wherein the material is not deposited under and along sides of the end region;
• forming a layer of nonmagnetic material over the write pole at a point between the first and second flare points, wherein the nonmagnetic material is not formed over the end region of the write pole;
• and
• forming a wrap around shield above the write pole.