diff --git a/termite/config b/termite/config
index 13d4255..5b9effb 100644
--- a/termite/config
+++ b/termite/config
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ audible_bell = false
 clickable_url = true
 client_side_decoration = false
 dynamic_title = true
-#font = Monospace 9
+font = DejaVu Sans Mono 11
 #font = envypn 9
 #fullscreen = true
 #icon_name = terminal