diff --git a/qutebrowser/config.py b/qutebrowser/config.py
index a243f8f..2317386 100644
--- a/qutebrowser/config.py
+++ b/qutebrowser/config.py
@@ -515,7 +515,7 @@ c.colors.tabs.pinned.selected.even.bg = '#ebdbb2'
 # font setting, it's replaced with the fonts listed here. If set to an
 # empty value, a system-specific monospace default is used.
 # Type: List of Font, or Font
-c.fonts.default_family = 'Hermit'
+c.fonts.default_family = 'JetBrains Mono'
 
 # Default font size to use. Whenever "default_size" is used in a font
 # setting, it's replaced with the size listed here. Valid values are