diff --git a/unlock_indicator.c b/unlock_indicator.c
index 3b94d17..7e697b0 100644
--- a/unlock_indicator.c
+++ b/unlock_indicator.c
@@ -199,6 +199,7 @@ xcb_pixmap_t draw_image(uint32_t *resolution) {
         char buf[4];
 
         cairo_set_source_rgb(ctx, 0, 0, 0);
+        cairo_select_font_face(ctx, "sans-serif", CAIRO_FONT_SLANT_NORMAL, CAIRO_FONT_WEIGHT_NORMAL);
         cairo_set_font_size(ctx, 28.0);
         switch (pam_state) {
             case STATE_PAM_VERIFY: