diff --git a/sources/qetgraphicsitem/crossrefitem.cpp b/sources/qetgraphicsitem/crossrefitem.cpp
index 6fb96bb94..692b96bd2 100644
--- a/sources/qetgraphicsitem/crossrefitem.cpp
+++ b/sources/qetgraphicsitem/crossrefitem.cpp
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ void CrossRefItem::updateLabel() {
 	//init the painter
 	QPainter qp(&drawing_);
 	QPen pen_;
-	pen_.setWidthF(0.5);
+	pen_.setWidthF(0.2);
 	pen_.setCosmetic(true);
 	qp.setPen(pen_);