Only when a registry hack had been applied. I haven't done it to my Axim but it did happen to me when I was using one of the 3800 series iPaqs.Try installing the trial version of
Tweaks2K2 and set the system font to something usable. And if you find ou like what Tweaks2k2 can do definitely purchase it. The customer support is phenomenal.
HTH
Don't Panic!
Bobby