diff --git a/sugar/activity/__init__.py b/sugar/activity/__init__.py
index 7a8e3767..959c0a1d 100644
--- a/sugar/activity/__init__.py
+++ b/sugar/activity/__init__.py
@@ -8,8 +8,6 @@ grid = Grid()
 sizes = 'gtk-large-toolbar=%d, %d' % (grid.dimension(1), grid.dimension(1))
 settings.set_string_property('gtk-icon-sizes', sizes, '')
 
-settings.set_string_property('gtk-font-name', 'Sans 14', '')
-
 def get_default_type(activity_type):
 	"""Get the activity default type.