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Install larger (and cooler) font on Arch Linux Console: https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Linux_console#Fonts

1. Install Terminus Font from AUR.


2. Set current font:

  • Info:

    • Depending on the size you want: ter-p24n, ter-p28n, ter-p32n
  • Command:

    • setfont ter-p24n

3. Make changes persistent:

  • Info:

    • You have to modify or create the file: /etc/vconsole.conf
  • Command:

    • sudo vim /etc/vconsole.conf 
    •  FONT=ter-p24n
       FONT_MAP=8859-2
    
    

4. Check current console font (Optional):

  • Command:
    • showconsolefont

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