diff --git a/options.h b/options.h
index 6a8a8c9..210255d 100644
--- a/options.h
+++ b/options.h
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ static int automove                           = 1; /* Allow clients to automatic
 static int autoresize                         = 1; /* Allow resizing clients automatically when they request it. */
 
 /* Font options */
-static char font[]                            = "Noto Sans Regular 7"; /* Font to draw the bar with */
+static char font[]                            = "Noto Sans Regular 9"; /* Font to draw the bar with */
 
 /* Status options */
 static char defaultstatus[]                   = ""; /* What to print when a status bar is not running */