diff --git a/home/x/i3.nix b/home/x/i3.nix
index 9a76351..23121bf 100644
--- a/home/x/i3.nix
+++ b/home/x/i3.nix
@@ -46,6 +46,7 @@ in
             {
               statusCommand = "i3status-rs ${barConfigPath}";
               position = "top";
+              fonts = [ "DejaVu Sans Mono 9" ];
 
               colors = {
                 background = colorBg;