diff --git a/ext/native/gfx_es2/draw_text_qt.cpp b/ext/native/gfx_es2/draw_text_qt.cpp
index 859a807c62..d0d8773dd8 100644
--- a/ext/native/gfx_es2/draw_text_qt.cpp
+++ b/ext/native/gfx_es2/draw_text_qt.cpp
@@ -172,7 +172,6 @@ void TextDrawerQt::OncePerFrame() {
 	if (newDpiScale != dpiScale_) {
 		dpiScale_ = newDpiScale;
 		ClearCache();
-		RecreateFonts();
 	}
 
 	// Drop old strings. Use a prime number to reduce clashing with other rhythms