Yes, my reaction was likely the same as yours. Why would anyone want a tomato with a fuzzy skin ? I sent my husband to get heirloom tomato plants this spring. I missed the local delivery and had to go directly to the greenhouse. By the time he got there, long after other gardeners had planted their tomatoes only a few varieties were left. We may have lucked out. The Wapsipinicon Peach tomato, the first of the season was harvested today. Fuzzy, yellow with a slight red,striated blush, it was only 3 " round with a wonderful, almost spicy flavor. Nothing like the common "low acid" smooth skinned yellows. A very interesting variety. Anxiously awaiting the ripening of the many others on the plant.
Likewise,initially skeptical about the other castaways - German Reisentraube and Purple Casbah [ small, extremely folded textured surface ] I now can't wait to taste these varieties. Will post on the results if it ever gets warm enough for ripening.
A Google search indicates this seed is from NE Iowa near the Wapsipinicon River.
BTW, the fuzz does not rub off and is definite but very fine and soft. I'll plant it again just because it will look terrific and add an interesting flavor in a mixed grill tomato salad.