To use TrueType fonts in your xterm windows, you need to set XTerm*faceSize and XTerm*faceName attributes in your ~/.Xresource file. The XTerm*faceName attribute is used to specify the default font; XTerm*faceSize specifies the default font size.
Sample ~/.Xresources parameters for TrueType use:
XTerm*faceName: Bitstream Vera Serif Mono
XTerm*faceSize: 11
The fallback TrueType font for xterm use is Bitstream Vera Sans Mono. Font settings for a particular xterm window can be overridden using the -fs (size) and -fa (face) flags to xterm.
*NOTE*: do NOT use quotes around the font faceName; they will cause your font specification to fail and fall back to the fallback font.
Some available monospaced TrueType fonts available for use in xterm windows:
* Bitstream Vera Sans Mono
* Lucida Console
* QuickType II Mono
* Courant
* Courier New
* SimSun
–> http://www.cs.wisc.edu/twiki/bin/view/CSDocs/XWindowFAQs#xterm default fonts (_TrueType)
