diff --git a/src/emucore/FrameBuffer.cxx b/src/emucore/FrameBuffer.cxx
index 8caa23fef..447a58228 100644
--- a/src/emucore/FrameBuffer.cxx
+++ b/src/emucore/FrameBuffer.cxx
@@ -97,7 +97,10 @@ bool FrameBuffer::initialize()
 
   // The general font used in all UI elements
   // This is determined by the size of the framebuffer
-  myFont = make_unique<GUI::Font>(GUI::stellaMediumDesc);
+  if(myOSystem.settings().getBool("minimal_ui"))
+    myFont = make_unique<GUI::Font>(GUI::stellaLargeDesc);
+  else
+    myFont = make_unique<GUI::Font>(GUI::stellaMediumDesc);
 
   // The info font used in all UI elements
   // This is determined by the size of the framebuffer