diff --git a/engine/app.py b/engine/app.py
index 72aaace..ccfca81 100644
--- a/engine/app.py
+++ b/engine/app.py
@@ -1134,8 +1134,11 @@ def run_pipeline_mode(preset_name: str = "demo"):
             frame += 1
 
     except KeyboardInterrupt:
-        pass
-    finally:
         pipeline.cleanup()
         display.cleanup()
         print("\n  \033[38;5;245mPipeline stopped\033[0m")
+        return  # Exit pipeline mode, not font picker
+
+    pipeline.cleanup()
+    display.cleanup()
+    print("\n  \033[38;5;245mPipeline stopped\033[0m")