diff --git a/i3/config.m4 b/i3/config.m4
index 3a05b80..e55a340 100644
--- a/i3/config.m4
+++ b/i3/config.m4
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ client.urgent base02 base08 base07 base08
 # finds out, if available)
 bar {
     status_command i3status
-    font pango:monospace 9
+    font pango:sans 8.5
 
     colors {
         separator base03