diff --git a/src/xterm.css b/src/xterm.css
index 24cd475f..2e47b1a1 100644
--- a/src/xterm.css
+++ b/src/xterm.css
@@ -36,7 +36,6 @@
  */
 
 .xterm {
-    font-family: courier-new, courier, monospace;
     font-feature-settings: "liga" 0;
     position: relative;
     user-select: none;