A magnetic write head for magnetic data recording. The magnetic write head
has a write pole with a magnetic anisotropy induced by an angled,
directional ion milling of a seed layer. The magnetic anisotropy is such
that a magnetic easy axis of magnetization is oriented substantially
parallel with the air bearing surface (ABS) of the write head. This
orientation of the easy axis of magnetization increases the write speed
and data rate of the write head by increasing the speed with which the
magnetization of the write pole can switch from one direction to another
writing.