diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index 14eb6f2..5b0153f 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -205,8 +205,8 @@ let g:ale_python_pylint_options="--max-line-length=120 -d C0103,C0111"
 " Show errors or warnings in the statusline
 let g:airline#extensions#ale#enabled = 1
 " UI
-let g:ale_sign_error = '✗'
-let g:ale_sign_warning = '⚠'
+let g:ale_sign_error = 'x'
+let g:ale_sign_warning = '>'
 
 
 " Handy Markdown stuff