diff --git a/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/typography/_vertical_rhythm.scss b/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/typography/_vertical_rhythm.scss
index 5b9736d5..9d7009cc 100644
--- a/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/typography/_vertical_rhythm.scss
+++ b/frameworks/compass/stylesheets/compass/typography/_vertical_rhythm.scss
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ $round-to-nearest-half-line: false !default;
 
 // Ensure there is at least this many pixels
 // of vertical padding above and below the text.
-$min-line-padding: 2px;
+$min-line-padding: 2px !default;
 
 // $base-font-size but in your output unit of choice.
 // Defaults to 1em when `$relative-font-sizing`