Back when I was a Linux user, I used to do almost the same thing. With regards to the fonts, though, I preferred the URW Nimbus familiy[1], which I found by accident on a pre-installed Debian package. I have also experimented with the GNU FreeFont family[2], although I recommend the former.
[1] https://www.urwtype.com/en/shop/?fontshop=datei%3Asearch_db%... --- Sorry I couldn't find a better link.