diff --git a/awesomerc.in b/awesomerc.in
index 47f602f3..36a603e8 100644
--- a/awesomerc.in
+++ b/awesomerc.in
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ screen 0
     {
         normal
         {
-            font = "vera 10"
+            font = "sans 10"
             fg = "#eeeeee"
             bg = "#111111"
             border = "#6666ff"