In the fonts.conf file, if one adds DejaVu Sans entry right above both ocurances of Bitstream Vera Sans in both <alias> lists, then Nimbus Sans L won't have deference over DejaVu Sans in some interface elements. - looks much better, scales better, easier on the eyes.
In q18, I did this, but needed to reboot. Upon reboot, all looked fine.
In the local.conf file, if one adds the code:
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<!-- Reject bitmap fonts -->
<selectfont>
<rejectfont>
<pattern>
<patelt name="scalable"><bool>false</bool></patelt>
</pattern>
</rejectfont>
</selectfont>
The other alternative that works for me in all recent puppies 431+ is to simply replace the /etc/fonts folder with one from any other distribution or the default one from a fontconfig package. But, this is only tested at 800x600x24 crt 14". It seems to provide better overall font behaviour but adds a small amount of heft.