In case you missed it during installation, three lines need to be added to your .xinitrc file (and to others who wish to use kxterm): xrdb -merge @@PREFIX@@/share/@@NAME@@/CXterm.ad xset fp+ @@PREFIX@@/share/@@NAME@@/fonts xset fp rehash Be sure to have a look at @@PREFIX@@/share/doc/@@NAME@@/README if the basic configuration as set by the DarwinPorts install does not do enough for you (cxterm and cxtermb5 are both installed, for GB and Big5 use, respectively).