diff --git a/core_lib/interface/editor.cpp b/core_lib/interface/editor.cpp
index 1c0d1bd87..52340e655 100644
--- a/core_lib/interface/editor.cpp
+++ b/core_lib/interface/editor.cpp
@@ -126,6 +126,7 @@ bool Editor::initialize( ScribbleArea* pScribbleArea )
     layers()->setCurrentLayer( 0 );
 
     tools()->setCurrentTool( PENCIL );
+    mScribbleArea->setCursor( tools()->currentTool()->cursor() );
 
     //setAcceptDrops( true ); // TODO: drop event