diff --git a/gameplay/sudoku_gameplay.py b/gameplay/sudoku_gameplay.py
index 60fee22..105c525 100644
--- a/gameplay/sudoku_gameplay.py
+++ b/gameplay/sudoku_gameplay.py
@@ -19,7 +19,6 @@ class SudokuSystem:
         self.number_grid = np.zeros((9, 9), dtype=np.uint8)
         self.cell_status = np.zeros((9, 9), dtype=np.uint8)
         self.scribbles = np.zeros((9, 9), dtype='<U9')
-        self.scribbles[0, 0] = '234579'
         self.offending_cells = []
         for i in range(9):
             row = []
diff --git a/graphic_components/sudoku_graphics.py b/graphic_components/sudoku_graphics.py
index 57c1911..ec740dd 100644
--- a/graphic_components/sudoku_graphics.py
+++ b/graphic_components/sudoku_graphics.py
@@ -37,13 +37,13 @@ class NumberPainter(BaseSudokuItem):
 
         self.invalid_pen = QPen()
         self.invalid_pen.setColor(Qt.lightGray)
-        self.invalid_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=12, italic=True)
+        self.invalid_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=11, italic=True)
 
         self.fixed_pen = QPen()
         self.fixed_pen.setColor(Qt.white)
-        self.fixed_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=14, weight=QFont.Bold)
+        self.fixed_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=18, weight=QFont.Bold)
 
-        self.scribble_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=5)
+        self.scribble_font = QFont("Helvetica", pointSize=8)
 
     def paint(self, painter, style, widget=None):
         for i in range(9):
@@ -364,7 +364,7 @@ class NumberRing(BaseSudokuItem):
             if txt:
                 print('keypress:', txt)
                 self.keyPressed.emit(txt, self.scribbling)
-                if not self.scribbling:
+                if not self.scribbling or txt == 'X':
                     self.clearFocus()
 
     def keyReleaseEvent(self, event):