In an inductive head according to the present invention, in order to
efficiently carry a magnetic flux to a magnetic pole tip layer, the top
surface of the rear end of the magnetic pole tip layer is etched away so
as to connect the rear end of the magnetic pole tip layer to the front end
of an upper magnetic core having a width larger than that of the rear end
of the magnetic pole tip layer. It is possible to realize a recording head
having a large recording magnetic field. In addition, the front end of the
upper magnetic core is recessed from an air bearing surface by 0.2 to 3.0
.mu.m so as to reduce the magnetic field leaked from the end of the upper
magnetic core.
