diff --git a/kitty/config.py b/kitty/config.py
index d25367598..4e3f5c8cf 100644
--- a/kitty/config.py
+++ b/kitty/config.py
@@ -225,7 +225,7 @@ def to_opacity(x):
 cursor_blink     no
 background       #000000
 font_family      monospace
-font_size        10.0
+font_size        11.0
 scrollback_lines 10000
 
 # black